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HG08 UVO

2008 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,310 mi
Last recorded87,310 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C255,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 UVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 87,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 84,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust secured via temporary means

Fail 13 May 2024 84,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust secured via temporary means

Pass 5 May 2023 77,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 71,028 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 71,028 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 66,657 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 65,084 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 65,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 62,868 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 62,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 61,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 58,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 54,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear tyres perished made in 2007

Fail 14 May 2016 54,086 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear tyres perished made in 2007

Pass 9 May 2015 48,163 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 41,704 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 34,814 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 27,916 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 20,524 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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HG08 UVO is a 2008 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 55,327 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG08 UVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HG08 UVO is a 2008 Citroen C2, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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